Miavana by Time+Tide

A little piece of paradise resting quietly just northeast of mainland Madagascar, Miavana resort on Nosy Anko island is an active family’s dream destination. It’s an adventure from the get-go. Arriving by helicopter transfer from the mainland is not only a thrill but also a great way to orientate yourself and understand just how rugged […]

If you could go anywhere, where would you go?

With travel opening up and people longing to spread their wings, 2022 is all about bucket-list adventures, mind-blowing experiences and luxury in the truest sense of the word. In other words, making up for lost time … by really making your travel count. If money were no object, what would your perfect holiday look like? […]

Mozambique: Exploring the beautiful Bazaruto Archipelago

Written by Charlotte Smith, Product Manager at GILTEDGE   After 25 months of staying put, I could feel the excitement mounting as we began our descent to Vilanculos, with its azure sea and islands dotted below. Vilanculos is easily reached on a daily 1.5-hour SA Airlink flight from Johannesburg, which makes it the perfect launchpad […]

Best Business Hotels in Cape Town

Looking for business hotels in Cape Town? Here are our top picks for hotels that are perfect for groups and corporate travellers, which are located in central Cape Town. 1. Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence The 237 rooms inside the hotel have all the amenities you need, such as a Smart TV, high-speed WiFi, minibar […]

Hazendal: A Wonderland in the Cape Winelands

It’s a family-owned and run business, and as you enter the gates, the personal touch is instantly tangible. So much care, thought, and heritage has been poured into every aspect of this magnificent estate. This Winelands gem is a unique destination with something to please the whole family. Situated on Bottelary Road, Hazendal is an […]

Giltedge receives globally recognised Safe Travels Stamp

For a while, the slogan #SouthAfricaisTravelReady was trending to motivate the South African government to ease international travel restrictions. Six months later the South African President announced that on the 1st of October South Africa’s borders would be open for international travel and we couldn’t be happier! Followed by the news of the borders being […]

Travel to Rwanda: Discover its vibrant capital city Kigali

 Most tourists who travel to Rwanda skip through Kigali on their way to see the gorillas in remote parks. It’s such a shame as Kigali is an incredible, vibrant and beautiful city. With a bustling art scene and social conscience (that includes banning of plastic bags and monthly city cleanups), Kigali is leading the way […]

Future of incentive travel Post COVID-19 in South Africa

We have all been consumed of late by the “C” word – the Coronavirus – that has dominated our life in the past months. It’s forever changed our futures. But what about the other “C” words, which we’re now aware of more than ever: consumerism, consciousness, care, community, culture and conservation. We’d like your clients […]

A Cape Sidecar Adventure in South Africa

The roar of an engine, the wind in my hair, and the thrill of the open road – that’s what we experienced on an epic day out with Cape Sidecar Adventures a few months ago. A convoy of vintage sidecar motorbikes, and their drivers, awaited our large group as we exited our hotel after a […]

Exploring Sweden Part 2 – Swedish Lapland

We continue following the northern adventures of Angela, from our incentives team, through the incredible Swedish Lapland. If you’ve missed Part 1 about Angela’s stay at the palatial Icehotel, read here. From skiing and dog-sledding to a luxurious 10-step sauna experience, there are so many attractions in this land of ice and snow. Let’s begin […]